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Opinion: "Our land is our story, our identity, the very essence of who we are as Kombonkas." - Dave Manneh
Imagine a Kombonka elder, Mba Mariama Bojang, who has tilled the same soil her ancestors did for centuries. Now, imagine officials telling her that this land, her family heritage, now belongs to the state. This is the reality for many in Kombo.

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2 days ago11 min read
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Why Kombo South Needs Fatou Kebbeh: A Voice Rooted in Service, Shaped by Struggle, and Ready to Lead
“My advocacy is not for trend or applause. It is for the girls told to shrink their dreams. For the boys whose emotions are silenced. For the voices buried beneath broken systems and dusty promises.”

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3 days ago2 min read
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Op-Ed: Robbing A Bank When No One’s Looking
The most important place on earth that virtually no one has ever heard of is called the Saya de Malha Bank. Among the world’s largest...

Ian Urbina
Apr 227 min read
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Community Service is a Virtue: Let Gunjur Support the GDA Multipurpose Centre
Community service is not just an act of generosity - it is a virtue that strengthens the fabric of a society. It is disappointing, then,...

Ebrima Janneh (EB)
Mar 293 min read
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Profile: Old Man Musing - Tribute to Mrs Amie Bojang-Sissoho by Hassan Gibril
Special Tribute To A Special Niece And Dear Friend, An Exceptional Lady Of Great Substance, Timber And Caliber !! Love is not listed...

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Mar 173 min read
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Navigating Challenges: The Daily Commute Struggles of Gunjurians
Op-Ed: Navigating Challenges: The Daily Commute Struggles of Gunjurians | By Buba K.Touray Background Gunjur, a small coastal town and...

Buba K Touray
Mar 174 min read
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A Tribute to Mr. Momodou Bojang
The death of a loved one profoundly affects not only the immediate family but also the entire community. In the case of Mr. Momodou...

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Mar 112 min read
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Opinion: Bread Shortage Crisis in Gambia – A Looming Deadweight Loss We Can’t Afford
Finding fresh ‘tapalapa’ bread in Gunjur and other parts of The Gambia has become as rare as finding gold dust. The industrial strike by...

Buba K Touray
Feb 183 min read
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Power Outage at Banjul International Airport: Regulatory Safety and Passenger Rights
A prolonged power outage at Banjul International Airport on Saturday evening caused significant disruptions, forcing multiple flights to...

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Dec 22, 20244 min read
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Opinion: Peak Fishing Season in Gunjur – A Time of Prosperity, but at What Cost?
As the peak fishing season begins in Gunjur, it brings with it a wave of opportunities and benefits. The bustling shores, filled with...

Buba K Touray
Dec 20, 20243 min read
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Statement from Tabax Rewmi The Gambia on the Police Action at the University of The Gambia Protest
Tabax Rewmi The Gambia, we unequivocally condemn the use of tear gas by the Gambia Police Force against peaceful students at the...

Yahya Makalo
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Failures, Desperation & Tribal Rhetoric: Is The Gambia Creeping into Dictatorship?
The true test of any democracy lies in its capacity to elevate the condition of its people. By this measure, The Gambia continues to...

Ebrima Scattred Janneh
Dec 4, 20243 min read
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Condemning Tribalism: A Call for Unity in The Gambia
The recent tribal remarks made by President Adama Barrow during his meeting with elders in the Lower River Region are deeply concerning...

Yahya Makalo
Nov 29, 20242 min read
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Opinion: The Growing Popularity of ‘Jakarita’ in Gunjur Calls for Urgent Safety Regulations and Standards
Gunjur, The Gambia | Opinion - The rising popularity of 'Jakarita,' the local term for motorcycle transportation in Gunjur, necessitates...

Buba K Touray
Oct 24, 20243 min read
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The Gambian Healthcare System Almost Killed Me: A Journey Through Grief and Thanksgiving
It’s been a long time since I read Joan Didion’s The Year of Magical Thinking , but one line about grief resonates deeply: Grief, she...

Sulayman (Saul) Njie
Oct 24, 20245 min read
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𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚: 𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲
Politics | 𝐆𝐚𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐚: 𝐈𝐄𝐂 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐍𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐔𝐒𝐓 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐲 According to a “leaked letter”...

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Oct 23, 20245 min read
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The Natural Progression of Life: “There is a Balm in Gilead to Make the Wounded Whole”
The other day, my good friend, Ous Touray, shared a post that truly caught my fancy. This year, I’ve been writing a lot — most of it kept...

Sulayman (Saul) Njie
Oct 12, 20244 min read
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Momodou Justice Darboe Was Wrongfully Arrested and Detained - Lamin J. Darbo
He was the boy who would be president and the man who attained that status notwithstanding the improbability of 01 December 2016 and...

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Sep 30, 20246 min read
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Opinion: Political Prostitutes of The Gambia
Political prostitution is shifting of or offering political allegiance, or service to another party, motivated not by ideology, policies...

Maa Touray
Aug 16, 202411 min read
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Op-ed: Taking Over from the Inside: China’s Growing Reach Into Local Waters
On March 14, 2016, in the squid grounds off the coast of Patagonia, a rusty Chinese squid jigger called the Lu Yan Yuan Yu 10 was fishing
By Ian Urbina, Pete McKenzie & Milko Schvartzman
Aug 15, 202416 min read
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